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June 5, 2026

RIP Marjane Satrapi: Artist and Creator of Graphic Novel ‘Persepolis’ Dies at 56

Embed from Getty Images Marjane Satrapi, the acclaimed French-Iranian artist, author, and filmmaker behind the graphic novel Persepolis, has died at age 56. The French government announced the beloved creative’s passing and members of her close circle told news agency AFP that Satrapi “died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life”.

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June 4, 2026

Military Sister Surprises Brother at His High School Graduation After Being Gone His Senior Year

One high school senior got more than he expected on his graduation day. Kalen Barksdale thought he’d walk across the stage and be handed his diploma by an administrator at Milwaukee Lutheran Middle and High School. What he likely wasn’t expecting is that he’d have an emotional reunion with his older sister, Specialist Barksdale of the Wisconsin National Guard’s 2-127th Infantry Battalion.

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June 4, 2026

Italy’s New Walking Initiative Lets You Follow 5 Historic Pilgrimage Paths to Rome

If you’ve ever visited Rome or Venice, you’ll know that Italy’s most famous destinations can often feel overcrowded. But beyond the bustling tourist spots, the country is filled with incredible lesser-known places waiting to be discovered. Hoping to encourage a slower, more meaningful way to explore the country, the Ministry of Tourism and Ente Nazionale Italiano per il Turismo (ENIT)

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